>> a, it's not true. b, a more minor point, how are all these federal workers communicating directly with donald trump about their policy views? i mean by what mechanism did he gather that or claim to gather that opinion? now let's show you some facts about the public opinion. most americans oppose trump's shutdown and just 35% of those survade in this reuters poll say they backed including money for the wall in the first place for the bill. only 25% took the more extreme bargaining position here they would support both the wall and the mechanism of donald trump shutting down the entire federal government, quote, over the matter. and congress hasn't done much this week to move the ball in any which way. mitch mcconnell's session for a total of 4 minutes before enduring. paul ryan's house was in session for two minutes and 43 seconds. one democratic congressman tried to use those moments, literally